Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Tuhin Sarkar's official website uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit my website. It explains what these technologies are and why I use them, as well as your rights to control my use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Tuhin Sarkar) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
Why I Use Cookies
I use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for my website to operate, and I refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable me to track and target the interests of my users to enhance the experience on my website. Third parties serve cookies through my website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.
Types of Cookies I Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential to provide you with services available through my website and to enable you to use some of its features. Without these cookies, the services that you have asked for cannot be provided, and I only use these cookies to provide you with those services.
- Purpose: Website functionality and security
- Duration: Session or up to 1 year
- Examples: Authentication, security, language preferences
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow me to analyze how my website is being accessed and used, and enable me to track performance of my site. This helps me to provide a high-quality experience by customizing my offering and quickly identifying and fixing any issues that arise.
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Examples: Google Analytics, GoatCounter
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow my website to remember choices you make when you use my website. The purpose of these cookies is to provide you with a more personal experience and to avoid you having to re-enter your preferences every time you visit my website.
- Purpose: Remember user preferences and settings
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Examples: Theme preferences, language settings
Specific Cookies We Use
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- Browser and device information
Cookie Names: _ga, _ga_*, _gid, _gat
Duration: Up to 2 years
GoatCounter
We use GoatCounter as a privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics. GoatCounter provides basic website analytics while respecting user privacy.
Cookie Names: goatcounter
Duration: Session
Cookie Consent
We use cookies to remember your cookie consent preferences.
Cookie Names: cookie-consent
Duration: 1 year
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to my own cookies, I may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of my website, deliver advertisements on and through my website, and so on.
Social Media Cookies
When you interact with my social media content (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, etc.), these platforms may set cookies on your device. I do not control these cookies and they are subject to the respective platform's privacy policies.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit my website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Learn more about my cookie usage
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies or contacting me.
Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management pages for popular browsers:
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. I will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about my use of cookies, please contact me:
- Email: tuhinsarkar.me@gmail.com
- Website: www.tuhinsarkar.in
Legal Basis for Cookie Usage (EU/UK)
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, my legal basis for using cookies includes:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, functionality)
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies and basic analytics
- Contract: For cookies necessary to provide my services
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. I do not sell your personal information, but you may still opt out of certain types of data collection by managing your cookie preferences.
This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 15, 2025, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.